Artists w/ EM

Today our guest is Adam Bussell. A Metro-Detroit Native, Michigan State and University of Toledo Alumnus, an actor, director, photographer, producer, writer, and character actor. We discuss the need for inclusivity in filmmaking, the drive from film school to LA, and how we respond to alternative teaching methods. Check out his Instagram and website: @adambussell @dynmc_creative https://www.adambussell.com/

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Today our guest is Alan Michnoff. A Texas Native, Chapman University Alumnus, clown, cinematographer, creative director/producer, content creator, and performer. We discuss the need for limitations in art, the importance of doing more iterations of a creative project, and being open to alternative directions that a project may take. Check out his Instagram and website: @thealanyo alanmichnoff.com

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Today our guest is Chad Damiani. A New Jersey Native, Rutgers University-Camden Alumnus, writer, ex pro-wrestling announcer, Improviser, and clown. We discuss how his teaching methods are often misunderstood, how he develops clown shows, and getting into the state of play in his Clown Improv Gym.

Check out his Instagram: @thechaddamiani

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Today our guest is Taylor Mendoza. A SoCal Native, performance artist, actor, and writer. They perform a threatening comment thread as a passionate monologue. We discuss their approach to making an audience feel deeply uncomfortable/joyful/tearful, the freedom of performing alone, and what drives you (crazy?). Check them out on Instagram: @taylorisverified @boo.themusic

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Today our guest is Magi Calcagne. They are a New Jersey native, Emerson College Alumna, performer, clown, body worker, podcast host, and emotionally intelligent individual. We discuss mental health, discovering our gender identities, and being our authentic selves through performance. Check out their Instagram: @magicalcagne , @theolsenreport

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Today our guest is Julia Fae. A Honolulu Native, University of Utah Alumna, actor, model, clown, and artist. We discuss how to break down a character/script, insecurities, and finding our inner clown.

Check out her Instagram and website: @juliafae http://www.juliafae.com/

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Today our guest is Jacqueline Corona. A SoCal native, SFSU Alumna, and a dynamic vocalist. We discuss giving back to the community, creative constraints, and gender expression related to a performer's persona. She performs L.O.V.E. in Spanish, we sing together, and I show her a song that I based off of a location from our trip to Seattle when we were in college. Check out her Instagram: @jacqui.corona.says

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Today our guest is Jillian Patterson. A SoCal Native, SFSU Alumna, podcaster, Etsy shop owner, and a bisexual woman of color filmmaker. We discuss Black History Month, mental health, imposture syndrome, sexual harassment, and prejudice in the workplace.

Today our guest is Dane Gerwig. A Southern Florida native, UCF Alumnus, filmmaker, filmset electrician, and DP enthusiast. We discuss societal pressures of masculinity, surviving High School, being emotionally moved by musical theatre, and the importance of learning from our peers.

Check out his Instagram: @greatt_dane

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Today our guest is Aleksandra Seiger, Oklahoma born/Bay Area grown, filmmaker, female gaffer, and hard working individual. We discuss her experience as a female gaffer in a male dominant field, intersectionality in the media in the past and present, and queer representation.

Check out her Instagram: @moth.whisper and website: seigerfilms.com

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